Just when Cloud thought life couldn't get any worse.. it did. His heart pumped and adrenaline fueled his every step, rushing towards you. He wasn't ready to live through this again. Not one bit. As he approached, the steel of Sephiroth's swords shined with blood. Your blood.

"No!" He yelled out with desperation and guilt dripping from his forehead. The sound of his footsteps splashing in the puddles echoed through the air. Once he reached you, he immediately wrapped his arms around you, kneeling next to you. You could feel himself shaking slightly as he held you close. In the small puff of smoke, Sephiroth disappeared.. leaving you laying in Cloud's arms.